Kristine’s WLS journey/blog

One of my sisters is close to death, so I am putting my surgery on hold until after she passes.

I’m having a bit of a rough go of things here lately.  My and my son’s cat died on the 12th of June.  He had been with our family for almost 14 years.  Now, my sister Susan, who has breast cancer, has a prognosis of only lasting 4 to 12 more weeks.  Needless to say, pushing for the surgery has taken a back burner.  I am still going to go for it, but I will wait to push hard for it until after Susan has passed.  It makes no sense to rush into it in the first place, but especially now.

I still don’t know if I want GB or LB, but am still leaning toward GB.  At this point, the surgeon hasn’t offered me either.  I’m continuing to do all he asks and give him what he asks for.  I guess he has to have me jump through hoops to see how serious I am about this.  Wellsir, I am serious, and have been jumping for a little while now.  As far as I know, he hasn’t received the “profile” and “conclusion” from the psychiatrist.  Like I said earlier, he didn’t tell me that’s what he wanted.  He just said he wanted a letter and a phone call, so that’s what he got.  I think he thinks I’m going to go away, but I am not.  I’m just waiting until all this with Susan settles down and waiting until she is laid to rest.  Then I will be pushing for it again.  He just doesn’t know me.  He doesn’t realize how stubborn and determined I am.  He will learn.  lol

Had my sleep study night before last.  They did a split night, since they already know I have apnea.  It went okay, but because I spent part of the night without my CPAP and didn’t get to go to bed until 10, and because I woke up at 5:30, I was exhausted all day yesterday.  Doh!  I’m fine now. 

I don’t know what happens next.  We’ll see.  I do know that I have to come up with $350 for a program fee.  Not quite sure how I will do that, but I will get that done.   I’m not sure if I will have to see a pulmonologist or not.  Not sure what my insurance requires.

I’m a little nervous now, but that will pass.  I’m nervous about the surgery itself and I’m nervous about coming up with the money.  I know that I can get the money and I know that my nerves will calm down.  I’m hoping to get a scholarship for most of the money.  I should be able to.

I have my stuff all packed and ready to go.  I’ve had several of these before, so I know what to expect.

I made the mistake of drinking caffeine this morning, but the amount that I had shouldn’t effect the study tonight.  I won’t drink any more caffeine today.

I go for my sleep study this coming Monday.  I can’t wait!  I don’t know what I will have to do next, but I am ready for it.  :)  I hope this happens in a timely manner.  I want it to happen before my birthday, but have no idea as of yet when that will be.

I don’t know how much time usually passes between the initial consult and the surgery.  I hope not to terribly long.  I would really like to be up and around again for my b’day, but if it doesn’t happen that fast, then it doesn’t happen that fast.  I will have to be patient.

I have been to one support group and enjoyed it immensely.  It was suggested at the seminar that we check it out, so I did.  I’m glad that I did.  It was nice.  :)  The people there seem really nice and friendly.

I’m going to go check out protein powder prices now.  Wish me luck! 

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